M. LAND BOARD.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 827, 27 May 1910, Page 5

M. LAND BOARD.

MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the "Wellington Laud Board yesterday was attended by tho Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr. Jas. Mackenzie), arid Messrs. J. Dawson, H. G. Ellinglmm, and J. Georgctti.' The following titles were approved:— Section 1, Block 11, )V.aipakura, 1510 acres, C. Duigau; Section S, Block XIV, Ohinewairua, 13 acres, 11. Beattie; Section 11, Block .V, Hautanu, 105 acres, Jos. Chatfield; .Section 1, Block VIII, Ngamatea, 315 acres, J. C. Harp; Lot 3 of 4, Block XIV, Ohinewairua, Henry Donovan. . Mr. J. M. B. Collier applied for the issue of a freehold title to Section 7, Block IV, Ngnmatea, G4O acres. It was resolved to point out that he had not yet complied with the-residential conditions of this license. Mr. John Coradiue desired about 200 acres of Crown lands in the To Mara Block, .in Block X, Mikimiki, in, terms o£ Section 128 of the Laud Act, 1908. It was resolved to approve the application. Mr. T. M'Fadyen's application to transfer Sections 1 and 2, Block IX, Pukeokahu, 200 acres, to Hiss M. S. Old, was approved subject to the ranger's report being satisfactory. Mr. T. A. Hyde applied to transfer Sections 12, 13 and U, 200 acres 2 roods 2S perches, to Mr. W. S. Parker. It was resolved to approve provided the transfer of Sections 13 and U was effected before that of Section 12 takes place, , Jlr. J. Roberts was allowed to transfer Sections 16 and Part 15, Block XV, Mafcuri, 10i ,?cres 0 roods 4 perches, to Mrs. M. Parker. Mrs. E. G. M'Kinnon's application to transfer Section 52, Block' XIV, Ohinewairua, 199 acres 3 roods, to Messrs. Mihikeita Teelii and Wiremu Ngapuka was approved, subject to the report from the Crown lands ranger being satisfactory. Mr. A. Snodgrass asked for permission to transfer Section 101, Block XIII, Belmont, Korokoro Settlement, G acres 2 roods 25 percbes, to himself and Mrs. 11. Snodgrass.—Approved. Mr. M. Walsh sought the transfer of Section 60, Horowhenua V.S.. 43 acres 2 roods 7 perches, to Mr. J. F.. Bowles. —Approved.' Mr. W. H. Everton's application to transfer Section 27 of XIV and 9b of XIII, Manganui, 204 acres 1 rood 21 perches, to Mrs. E. Meehan was approved. • : ■ Mr. J. A. Lawson sought to transfer Sections G and 7, Block I, Mangahao, to Mr. J. P. Whibley, 398 acres, and the' board approved under the special circumstances of the case. Mr. F. A. Gibson applied to transfer Section 2, Block XII, • Moumahaki, 1029 acres 1 rood, to Messrs. J. A. and G. E. Littlejohn. It' was resolved to obtain a report from the Crown lands ranger. With reference to the proposed transfer of Section 15, Block IV, Umutoi, 200 acres, from Mr. W. M'Kean, junr., to Mrs. M. 31. Wood, the commissioner reported that Mrs. Wood's husband would hold 1190 acres freehold, making a total of 1399 acres in all if the transfer was effected. It was resolved to obtain a special report.from the ranger. Mr. • A. Ockerstrom's application to transfer Section 21, Block"XIII, Mangahao, 200 acres, to Mr. R. H. Hughes, was declined, as the residential conditions had not been complied with. Mr. J. W. Byrne applied to transfer Section 22, Rakautoru V.S., 14 acres 2 roods 37 perches, to Mr. F. J. Noble.— Approved. With reference to the proposed transfer of Section 13, Block VI, Aohanga, 305 acres 0 roods 21 perches, from Mr. C. H./Dickens to Mr. P. Valois, the solicitors wrote asking that the matter be reconsidered by the board. It was resolved that the transfer be approved. In regard to the proposed transfer of Section 11, Block IV, ruketoi, 200 acres, from Mr. T. Hitchcock to Mrs. B. 11. Robertson, an application,.,was, .received for reconsideration "of the matter. It was decided not to go back.on the previous decision.Mr C. O'Hanlon's application to sublet Section 5, Block IV, Tiriraukawa, and Section 30/ Block XVI, Maungasaretu, 400 acres, to Mr. W. V. Henderson, was declined. ■09 M ni E i" ■SI'^PPJ '<> sublet Section 22, Block IV, Mount Cerberus, 200 acres, to Mr. W. T. Keddell. It was resolved to approve provided the terms of the sublease are fair, and equitable. With reference to the failure of W E and F. M. Wade to effect the required improvements and pay the reutal in arrear on Sections 2, Block XI and'l Block Xll, lotaruke, it was resolved that if the back rent be paid they be granted six months to effect improvements. Mrs. E. A. Dunn wrote, in reply to tho board s notice calling' upon her to show cause why her interest in Section 5, Block VII, Hnnua, should not be declared forfeited for failure to pay ' the rental in arrear, and to effect the required improvements. It was resolved to allow six months for payment. Mr. C. Osborne wrote with reference-to the boar.d s notice calling upon him to show- cause why his interest should not be declared forfeited in Section 10, Block IV, Hunua, for failure to effect the required improvements and also to pay tho rental in arrear. It was agreed to postpone the application for further inquiry Ihe commissioner reported that Mi'ss C. Berthelson, lessee of Section 5, Block VIII, ,Hunua, had not paid the arrears of rental due by her by May 15 in accordance with the board's resolution of last meeting. It was resolved that tho lease bo forfeited. Mr. H. T. Wells applied for reconsideration of the application to transfer Section 2, Block XVI, Tauakira, 1998 acres 2 roods, from Mr. G. H. Oliver to himself. It was resolved to approve on certain conditions. With reference to the proposed transfer of the sublease of Section 6. Block 11, Hunua, 140 acres, from Mrs. E. Bedford to Mrs. M. W. Smith, the commissioner aduised tbn board that Mrs. Smith's husband is the holder of 1388 acres of second-class land in the Tangitu S.]J. It was resolved to decline the application pending receipt of fuller information. Mr. J. H. Jennings applied to transfer 02 Aireaha V.S., 54 acres 1 rood 3 perches, to Mr. M. Rundell. The commissioner advised the board that on March 5 last Mr. Jennings's interest in the section had been declared forfeited for non-com-pliance with the conditions of his lease, but that the confirmation of (ho forfeiture had been withheld for three- months' time-to enable' Mr. Jennings to comply with the conditions. It was resolved to approve after all tho conditions had been complied with. Mr. C. Brothers's application to transfer Section 63, Manumii V.S., 1 acre, to J. D. G. IT. Durand was approved.. An application by Mr. Jl. Clarfcin to transfer Section 81, Manuniri V.S.,' 12 acres 1 rood 2 perches, to Mr. T. J. Pendray was postponed pending further inquiry. Mrs. B. M'Farlnno's application to transfer Section G, Oraukura V.S. 90 acres 1 rood, to Mr. C. H. Jensen was approved. / The executors in the estate of the late Mr. John Henry Nixon applied tn transfer Sections 2G6 to 2CB Rartihi V.S. 3 acres, to Mr. P. G. Forlone;. It was approved, provided the incoming tenant complies with the residential conditions. Mr. C. R.-Campbell's application to transfer Sections 87 and '22i Hmitervilie V.S., 7 acres 0 roods 28 perches, to Mr. James Ross was approved on the usual conditions. An apnlicotion was received from M.H.R., F.D.K., and M. G. Hammond to transfer Section 1 Block V, Pukcokahu, GlO acres, to M.H.R. nnd M. G. Hammond. It wns resolved to approve on the usual conditions. Mr. J. R. Loney's application (o transfer Section 19, Block XV, Mnkuri, 100 acres, to Mrs. J. Loney, his wife, was approved. Mr. John Baeley, part lessee of Section 2, Block 111, Mnngnkarotu, 192 acres 1 rood 34 poles, applied to transfer his remaining half-sharp, to his partner, Mr. Charles Carlson, who obtained one-half share seven months ago, on condition that ho resided on the land. The Commissioner pointed out 'that, although Mr. Canton had taken m> his residence sinco October last, Mr. Bagley, the original selector of tlio whole' section some fivo ycais ago, had not resided on the land at all. It was resolved to decline the application under the. circumstances. . Mr. P. T. Pedersen applied to transfer Section 2, Block Xl.Aolianga, 200 acres,

to lit. A. ft. Eoborts. II was rcsolvei to approve, under the circumstances pro vi(tu(l the ranger's report was satisfac tory. An application by Jfr. W. Sampsoi for the transfer of Section 21 Block IV Jit. Cerberus, 250 acres to Mr. W. H Gowler, was approved. Messrs. J. C. Neilsen nm! J. C. Peter son applied to transfer Section 15, Blocl; VIII, Me. Cerberus, 320 acres, to Mr. T M'liL'iiu. Approved. Mr. R. S. James sought (lie Iransfci of Section 7b, Block IX, Hautapu, 5: acres 1 rood, to Mr. A. S. Collier. Ap proved. Mr. P. Leahy applied to transfer Sec tion 27, Block XIII, Ohinawairau, 10( acres, to Mr. ']'. O'Dea. It was resolvoi to obtain a report from tho Crown Land; ranker. A similar decision was arrived at with reference to Mr. J. A. Dobson's applies tion to transfer Section 21, Block IV Hautapu, 10S acres 2 roods, to Mr. P O'Keeffe. Messrs. K.J. and T. J. R. Moore's ap plication to transfer Sections Ifi and 17 Block I, Unutoi, -100 acres, to Mr. Win, Gillies, was approved. Mr. C. B. Duncan, of Wanganui, who selected Section 11, Nukumarn, Eangatana Block, in March last, applied to bn allowed to withdraw his application and obtain a refund of his deposit, as he did not wish to go on with tho. section,, but it was resolved to decline the request The Commissioner reported that a siim of .£7O had been received for the improvements on Section 21, Block I, Horopito AVest Township, and it was resolved to pay over the amount to the late occupier of tho Section. Mr. J. S. Dunn, lessee of' Section 2, Block 111, Kaitieke, wrote stating that he had rtow taken up his residence ,on the section, and asked, that the forfeiture of his interest should be rescinded. It was resolved to rescind the forfeiture at present. A report was received from tho Crown Lands ranger with rcferenco to the nonresidence of Mr. E. A. Nutt on Section 5, Block XIII, Huangarua, 2GI acres 2 roods. It was resolved to take no action for three months' timo to enablo a suitable house to be erected. The Commissioner submitted a summary of 1M rangers' reports in the Kaitieke, .Makotuku, Rotaruke, Karioi, Ohinewairau, Hautapu, Maungakaretu, Aohanga, Puketoi,. Makuri, Mangaone, Mangahao, Tararua, Mt. Cerebus, Mangamahu Village Settlement, and Rakaunui Village Settlement districts. It appears that while 88 selectors were complying with the conditions, 16 were defaulters. It was resolved to consider the 98 as satisfactory, and to take the usual action with regard to the defaulters. Mr. N. J. Daysh, lessee of Section 7b, Block XVI, Wnirarapa, Dyer Settlement, 307 acres 0 roods 10 poles, wrote asking for further exemption , from residence on the section, as he proposed to leave Now Zealand for a trip to Australia, America, and Great Britain in the near future. Six months' leave was granted. Mr. C. Stiirzaker wrote with reference to tho deficient improvements on Section 9, Block X, Rangataua Village Settlement, 3 acres 2 roods 20 poles, and it was resolved to obtain a report from tho Crown rands ranger. Mr. Robt.. Dixon, lessee of Section 24, Block VI, Rangataua Township, 1 rood 32 poles, wrote with reference to his noncompliance with tho improvement conditions, and stated that he had now built a fom'-roomed' house, in which he is living.. He asked, to be allowed to leave tho section, and let the house to'a friend while the took' up work further down the line. It was resolved to approve, on the usual conditions, and for a reasonable period. Tho Commissioner reported that Messrs. G. and N. Hirst,' lessees of Section 9, Block VI, -Kaitioke, 302 acres, had not effected any improvements, and were not residing on tho land, nor did they reply to the notices asking them for an explanation. It was resolved to call upon them to show cause why their interest in the section should not bo declared forfeited. A similar decision was arrived at in the case of Mr. R. Jackson, lessee of Section ; 30, Block VII, Mangauui, 500 acres, with reference to' his. uon-compli-ance with tho residential and improvement conditions. A report was received from the Crown lands ranger to the effect that Mr. T. J. Letford, lessee of Section 9, Pakihikura Village Settlement, had not complied with tho residential conditions. It was resolved to call upon him to show cause why his interest in the section should not be declared forfeited. Mr. J. H. Waugh, lessee of Section 13, Block X, Manganui, wrote in reply to the board's notice calling upon him to show cause why his interest should not ie declared forfeited, on account of his failure to comply with tho improvements and residential conditions of the Act. It was resolved to declare liis interest forfeited. The ranger reported on the non-resid-ence of. Mr. H. B: Gibbons, licensee of Section 6, Block I, Ruahine, 813 acres 1 rood, and -it was resolved to grant a further extension of time until September 1 next as a final concession for him to take, up his permanent residence on the section. With reference to the sublease of Sections 12, 6, Ga, and 9 of Block VIII, Tiriruakawa, from . Mr. J. M'Neill and Mrs. J. M. M'Neill to Robert M'Neill, 402 acres (first-class land), the Commissioner advised the board that, if these subleases were consented to, Jlr. Robert M'Neill would then be the holder of 652 ncres of first-class land. It was resolved that if an area of 1C acres which ho was not eligible to hold were excluded, all tho other transfers would be recommended. A report was received from the Crown lands ranger on Mr. J. Cornwell's applications for a permit to occupy about 3 acres of Crown land to the south of 31ock I, Owhango, fronting the Main Road. It was resolved to approve of the permit from year to year, subject to the usual conditions, .and to determination at any time at a rental to be fixed by the Commisisoner. A report was received from the Crown lands ranger on Mr. J. C. Ewington's application, for about 300 acres of Crown lauds in Block XI, Mikimiki Subdivision, west 1 of Section 3, Block XI, Mikimiki, also an application from Mr. J. A. Nicholson to have tho same land allotted to him under Section 128 of the Land Act, 1908. It was resolved to grant the land to tho latter. Tho Miisterton County Council submitted proposals for the. expenditure of over-accrued thirds. The ranger's report being favourable, tho board ap--1""»™ tne proposals. Amount approved, <i<2li os. Id. The Commissioner submitted a schedule ol selectors two or more instalments in arrear, who had not replied to the notiicnlion of the board to show cause, whv heir interest should not be declared forteited. It was resolved to forfeit the interests of twenty-one selectors who had made no response. Tho Commissioner reported that Messrs. Benton and M'Donald lessees of Section 17, Block V, Huangarua had not paid the rental m arrear, and it was resolved to call upon them to show cause why their interest in the section should not"bo declared forfeited A similar decision was arrived 'at with reference to the cause of Mr T M'Coil lessee of Section 2, Block VI [I, Re Tari\ke. who had not paid rental in arrear, as requested by (he board. The Commissioner reported that one year s rental on Sections 13d and i in Blocks I and 11, Tiffin, had been paid as desired by the boir.l. It was n solved to advise the parties that, provided another year's rent was paid before June 30 next, the forfeiture of the selector's interest would bo withheld for a further period. The sitting of tho board was then adjourned until 9 o'clock this morning.